IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 123 Sarbjit Kaur and another State of Punjab and others CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. Bharti Julka VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The petitioners namely approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from respondents. The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged years and 39 years respec the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on copy of Marriage Certificate petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Learned counsel for the petitioners states t dated 22.04.2026 to the respondent No.2 she confines her Notice of motion re Pursuant to supply of advance copy, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6453 Date of decision: nd another VERSUS State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Ms. Bharti Julka, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The petitioners namely Sarbjit Kaur and Sukhchain Singh approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on 21.04.2026 as per copy of Marriage Certificate has also been appended as petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Learned counsel for the petitioners states t 22.04.2026 (Annexure P-7) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, her prayer that the representation may be examined. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 6453-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 29.05.2026 ...Petitioners ...Respondents VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioners. Sarbjit Kaur and Sukhchain Singh have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from the private The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged 31 tively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the as per Sikh rites and rituals. A has also been appended as Annexure P-3. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant Learned counsel for the petitioners states that a representation ) has also been submitted by the petitioners Senior Superintendent of Police, District Moga and prayer that the representation may be examined. stricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Mohit Kapoor, ...Respondents SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.29 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 123 CRWP-6453-2026(O&M) Sr.DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He submits that he has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Having heard the counsel for the parties, the present petition is being disposed of without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon, with a direction to respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station City-I, District Moga to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 22.04.2026 (Annexure P-7) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station City-I, District Moga for requisite compliance. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 29.05.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.29 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document